The University of Washington women’s basketball team opened their season in impressive fashion, defeating Sacramento State 76-28. The Huskies dominated the game from start to finish, outscoring the Hornets in every quarter.
The Huskies were led by senior guard Amber Melgoza, who scored a game-high 24 points. She was joined by freshman guard Missy Peterson, who added 15 points and seven rebounds. Senior forward Mai-Loni Henson also had a strong performance, with 12 points and seven rebounds.
The Huskies defense was also impressive, holding the Hornets to just 28 points. The Huskies forced 19 turnovers and held Sacramento State to just 28 percent shooting from the field. The Huskies also outrebounded the Hornets 44-26.
The Huskies’ victory was a great way to open the season and sets the tone for the rest of the year. The team looks poised to make a deep run in the NCAA tournament this year. With a strong defense and balanced scoring attack, the Huskies are a force to be reckoned with.
The Huskies will look to continue their success when they travel to Las Vegas to take on UNLV on Saturday. With another strong performance, the Huskies could be well on their way to a successful season.
